The German will depart this summer after 15 years at the club and his exit could mean a tweak to their academy's direction

Arsenal’s January transfer rumours continue to build, with reports linking the club to La Liga talents Dani Rodriguez and Arda Guler. Mikel Arteta and his recruitment team are said to be keeping a close eye on young attacking and midfield options across Europe and South America.

There were still 40 minutes to go and things could’ve gotten a lot uglier from there, but as in the first half, Chelsea’s response was admirable. And more importantly, it were the Blues who would score next, with Alejandro Garnacho, fresh off the bench, converting a Pedro Neto cross at the far post.

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Newly installed Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior rejected the notion that Arsenal was "taking the game back in time" by focusing heavily on set plays under Mikel Arteta.

William Saliba is a doubt for Arsenal 's trip to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Frenchman was not involved in the Gunners' FA Cup win over Portsmouth on Sunday, missing out on the squad along with Leandro Trossard.

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